Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
Address: Reddish Road, Whaley Bridge
Town/City: High Peak
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: SK23 7DL
Telephone Number: 01663 733262
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Karen O'Connor
Capacity: 222
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 192 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.8%

Location and administration

URN: 112872
DfE Number: 830/3157
UKPRN: 10074879
UPRN: 10010745697
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: High Peak (E07000037)
Constituency: High Peak (E14001287)
Electoral Ward: Whaley Bridge (E05010649)
Diocese: CE09(Diocese of Chester)

Easting & Northing: 400808E, 380733N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 19' 26.96" N 1° 59' 21.1" W
Plus Code: 9C5W82F6+M8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Whaley Bridge Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Buxworth Primary School (2.1km)
  3. Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School (2.3km)
  4. Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School (2.7km)
  5. High Peak School (2.8km)
  6. Combs Infant School (4.1km)
  7. Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) (4.2km)
  8. Peak School (4.2km)
  9. Chapel-en-le-Frith High School (4.5km)
  10. Chinley Primary School (4.5km)
Governors

  • Mr Graham Atkinson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Cutts - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Mrs Jenny Dalton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Heather Green - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2027.
  • Mrs Sandra Green - Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 May 2026.
  • Mrs Carla Myott - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Mrs Karen O'Connor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Heather Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 January 2029.
  • Mr Marcus Thorpe - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2026.
  • Mrs Fallon Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2027.
  • Mrs Fallon Wilkinson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2030.